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Old 10-20-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default Furry case, bad idea? DOMO! *UPDATE*
I'm thinking of making an 'animal' but which one it will be is disclosed DOMO!. So my question for now it, Covering sides,top,front, with some type of furry stubstance a bad idea?

And also can you point me to possible materials i can use (short is probably better for the computer.)

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Don't see any reason why it would be, aside from being unbelievably tacky. Go for it! Just be sure you leave some ventilation open

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bad idea because it will be a dust magnet, just add wheels and tie a string somewhere to use it as a leash and call it a robot dog
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I would steal it just so I could say "Well it didn't just get up and walk away! Or did it?"
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Some German girl modder did that like a year ago on this forum.... pin fur. KillaBee?
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I Think its a cool idea..it shouldnt have any adverse effects...maybe the fur may act as an insulator for heat??..i duno..but really theres nothing to worry about.
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Here I thought he was going to use a taxidermy animal when I read the tytle Some one did that too!
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maybe the fur may act as an insulator for heat??..
I think that is what fur was originally designed to do.
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